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The Estates General's presence was requested to present solutions for the financial issues of King Louis XVI's government. -
Members of the Third Estate formed an assembly when the attempt to obtain the support of the whole of the French States-General was foiled. -
"Don't disperse until a constitution is established for France" was sworn between non-noble & non-clergy representatives. Whilst those who made the oath were successful, later on the French Revolution had then got carried out of control. -
Insurgents try to storm and obtain control of the armoury, and fortress/political prison (the Bastille). 4 hours later of brawling and 94 deaths- the insurgents made their way in. -
On an early October morning, women from the market places gathered together and organized a march going from Paris to Versailles. They began uproaring and nearly rioting over the high pricing and the scarce availability of bread. -
King Louis XVI was forced by the National Constituent Assembly to accept the French Constitution. ( Absolute monarchy turned into constitutional monarchy) -
The National Convention (a single chamber assembly) that was just newly settled had put an end to the monarchy and announced France as a republic. -
King Louis XVI was condemned guilty and put to death because of high treason. -
Factors like chaos throughout the country, situation with France's military, and the Law of Suspects development lead to the Reign of Terror. The development allowed Robespierre (the president of the National Convention) to arrest and execute those who stood against the revolution. -
Marie was condemned guilty of committing high treason, plotting with foreign powers, and the reduction of the state funds. All 3 charges lead to a death penalty. -
Public support of the Committee of Public Safety decreased, because of the excessive bloody and cruel actions that were taken during the revolution. Robespierre and his supporters were arrested and then executed, ending the Reign of Terror.